Nancy J. Cohen writes the humorous Bad Hair Day mystery series featuring hairdresser Marla Shore, who solves crimes with wit and style under the sultry Florida sun. Several of these titles have made the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association bestseller list. Nancy is also author of a writing guide titled Writing the Cozy Mystery, a valuable instructional tool for writers on how to write a winning whodunit. Nancy's imaginative romances have also proven popular with fans as well. Her titles in this genre have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews.

A feattured speaker at libraries, conferences, and community events, Nancy is listed in Contemporary Authors, Poets & Writers, and Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors, & Poets. She belongs to Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Romance Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., and International Thriller Writers. Currently, she’s serving as President of Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter. When not busy writing, Nancy enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising and outlet shopping.

Accomplishments

Nancy's debut novel, CIRCLE OF LIGHT, won the HOLT Medallion Award.

Several of her Bad Hair Day mysteries made the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association Bestseller List.

SILVER SERENADE won Best Book 2010 Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews.